However, he does need to change something with his squad, and whilst it is not the size of it, it is the strength in depth. A lot of the back-up players he can call upon are nowhere near good enough for Champions League football, and would struggle to put up a title challenge in the SPFL if forced to play every week.

The need to improve the strength in depth is apparent, and Deila should not be looking to trim down his squad, but improve it.

Billy Hawkins

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